Economy
Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters
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Dignified quality of life or gaslighting? Tories' 'triple lock plus' pension pledge divides voters
The Conservatives have announced plans meaning that a pensioner's tax-free allowance would rise with the triple lock, so fewer elderly people have to pay tax on the income they receive from the state and above
From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule
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From the NHS to levelling up: Here are all the broken promises after 14 years of Tory rule
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
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Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Liz Truss blames the 'deep state' and the 'establishment' for her downfall. Here's why she's wrong
Liz Truss blames the 'deep state' and the 'establishment' for her downfall. Here's why she's wrong
UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
Jeremy Hunt, here's all the ways your Spring Budget can start to fix our broken country
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Jeremy Hunt, here's all the ways your Spring Budget can start to fix our broken country
UK recession is 'devastating' for people living in poverty who have 'nothing left to cut back'
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UK recession is 'devastating' for people living in poverty who have 'nothing left to cut back'
UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
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UK has become the sick man of Europe since 2010. Politicians must get a grip on the economy
UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'
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UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'
Ethnic minorities are still paid less than white colleagues – and pay parity is long, long overdue
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Ethnic minorities are still paid less than white colleagues – and pay parity is long, long overdue
Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: 'We can't afford a Tory government any longer'
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Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: 'We can't afford a Tory government any longer'
UK's economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there's a plan to fix it
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UK's economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there's a plan to fix it
Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt accused of 'cynical attack' on sick and disabled benefits claimants
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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt accused of 'cynical attack' on sick and disabled benefits claimants
Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
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Pensions, taxes and benefits: What does Autumn Statement 2023 mean for you and your bank balance?
Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?
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Autumn Statement 2023: What could be in it and how it will affect your bank balance?
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
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Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Is ‘greedflation’ behind your soaring grocery bills?
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Is ‘greedflation’ behind your soaring grocery bills?
Rishi Sunak's drive to extend maths until 18 will 'set children up to fail'
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Rishi Sunak's drive to extend maths until 18 will 'set children up to fail'
The UK is the worst-performing economy in the G7. Why are we doing so badly?
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The UK is the worst-performing economy in the G7. Why are we doing so badly?
Gal-dem is closing but its legacy lifting up new voices in media will live on
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Gal-dem is closing but its legacy lifting up new voices in media will live on
Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget
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Poverty is the great drain at the heart of the budget
Here is what Jeremy Hunt's Spring Statement will mean for your bank balance
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Here is what Jeremy Hunt's Spring Statement will mean for your bank balance
What is the UK inflation rate? And how is it calculated?
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What is the UK inflation rate? And how is it calculated?
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
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Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
These 7 charts will help you understand today's inflation stats
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